1977 Lincoln Continental 2-Door Hardtop Coupe
The Continental was Lincoln's full-size flagship for 1977. Flory records 27,440 built for 1977 at a base price of $9,474.
Confidence
95%
Body code 81 is shared by the Continental and the Continental Town Coupe option package in 1977; the VIN does not encode which.
7Y81A945243
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop Coupe
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1977 Lincoln Continental
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 7 | 1977 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 81 | Continental |
| Engine Code | A | 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 945243 | Production #945243 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1977
Body Style2-Door Hardtop Coupe
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln
Original Specifications (Matched to: Continental Coupe)
Height55.3
Length233.0
Wheelbase127.2
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$4603.00
No. Produced
15567
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
4425
lbs
Height
52.8
in.
Length
206.9
in.
Width
77.3
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Cruise-O-Matic automatic
Type
Downdraft 4-barrel
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Torque
427@2800
ft/lbs
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (54)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Dual
Fuel Type
Premium
Battery
12
V
Radiator
Cross flow
Cooling System
20.5 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
428 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Steering Gear
Integral power
Rear Suspension
Coil link
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
8.15 x 15
Series
Thunderbird
Make
Ford
Model Year
1967
Origin
United States
Model Number
65A
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
11 1/32
in.
Service
Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size
11 7/8
in.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Transmission
26.5
pt.
Oil
4
qt.
Fuel
22
gal.
Carburetor
Autolite
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.0
:1
Wheelbase
115
in.
Rear Tread
62
in.
Brake Horsepower
315@4600
hp
Type
V8 Valve-in-head
Cylinders
8
Rated Horsepower
52.41
hp
Displacement
389.09
cu. in.
Compression Ratio-Std
10.5
:1
Clutch Type
Not applicable
No. Of Gears
3
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.